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Green Communities – we’re almost there!

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Select Board hearing on October 16th! Your powerful and unanimous support for becoming a Green Community was important, and the Select Board appreciated hearing from you – whether you spoke or

Show your Support for Needham becoming a Green Community – Select Board Hearing Wednesday, October 16th

Needham is close to becoming a Green Community, joining 240 other Massachusetts cities and towns, including 18 of our 20 comparable communities. Please join us at the Select Board’s public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in

Needham is Matting Change – Helping the Homeless Is “In The Bag”

We should all be bringing our own re-useable bags with us when you shop, but if we end up with a few single use plastic bags, here’s a great way to repurpose them. Intergenerational – and environmentally-friendly – mat-making at

What is One Person To Do?

Are you increasingly concerned about climate change and feeling rather helpless? Do you feel like your actions won’t really make a difference? Ironically, the best way to snap out of the climate action blues is to actually take some action.

Needham Drives Green – Hyundai Kona

This past May, my husband and I purchased our first electric car, a Hyundai Kona Electric. We love our Kona so far and really enjoy driving an electric car, especially driving past all those gas stations. Charging at home is

Solarize Plus Needham presents Meet the Installer event

Are you interested in reducing your home heating, cooling, and electricity bills while also lowering your carbon footprint? Solarize Plus Needham is up and running, with an important Meet the Installer event coming up on Thursday, September 26, 7:00 pm